Shopping in Estonia - outlets, shopping streets and boutiques

It is recommended you combine traveling to Estonia with shopping. Today in the country you can buy clothes, shoes and other goods not only of national brands, but also world-famous brands. In Estonian shops and boutiques there are two discount periods. At the beginning of the sales period, yellow-red signs are posted on the windows of shops. The winter season of discounts begins before Christmas and finishes at the end of January. Summer sales are held in the last month of summer. In addition, you can get discounts on old items at the end of each month. This practice is used in large shopping centers.

The most convenient places for shopping in Estonia are considered to be shopping malls, shops and markets. There are many shops in the country that sell goods for various purposes. The widest assortments are on offer in large trade establishments where buyers are constantly invited to take part in promotions or take advantage of discounts. Small shops are also worth visiting while conducting your shopping because it is here that you will get a really intimate experience through the cozy atmosphere, friendly staffs while also not forgetting the affordable prices of their items. In addition, you can often purchase unique handmade goods in small shops. Flea markets are common in Estonia. Some of them work only a couple of days a week, while others are always open. You can find both consumer goods and antiques on the market lines.

Connoisseurs of well-known brands should go shopping in large shopping centers. According to statistics, for each Estonian there is more than 150 meter square of their total area. Among the famous retail chains in Estonia are the supermarket chains “Maxima”, “Prisma” and “Rimi”. There is also the grocery store “Selver”. In each city there is at least one shopping complex where you can buy goods of Estonian or imported production. In the center of Tallinn is situated the shopping center “Tallinn Kaubamaja”, which has a convenient location of shops. It sells goods for men, women and children of various brands. Not far from the old town is situated the shopping center “Solaris”, which houses supermarkets, boutiques, a cinema and restaurants of Estonian and European cuisine. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

“Lounakeskus” Shopping Complex in Tartu is a huge trade area popular among local residents. It consists of about a hundred and fifty stores located in a 66 thousand meter square area. You can buy extraordinary souvenirs, branded items at favorable prices and edible products in “Lounakeskus”. The shopping center “Pärnu Keskus” in Pärnu, welcomes tourists with a huge selection of goods to satisfy every taste. Among its items on display are; clothes and shoes, accessories and cosmetics and also household items. The “Astri” store in Narva is one of the oldest hypermarkets in the city. Today it is a modern shopping and entertainment center which includes more than fifty shops, children’s playrooms, a beauty salon, a cinema, a bowling hall, bars and restaurants. You can buy souvenirs in most Estonian shops and shopping complexes. You cannot return from Estonia without a bottle of traditional liqueur, chocolate brand “Kalev” or marzipan. Estonian sprats and cheeses are also in demand.

Women will love the local textiles made from knitted wool or linen. The clothes of the Estonian brand Ivo Nikkolo are on sale in shops in Tallinn and Pärnu. As a souvenir, you can also buy ceramic or glass plates and cups with folk ornaments, animal figurines, vases and dishware. Estonian products made of amber are widely known. Despite the fact that the extraction of this stone was reduced, even now you can find jewelry, dishes, interior items and other goods made from amber at affordable prices. Most Estonian stores operate from nine or ten o’clock in the morning to five or six in the evening. Some tourists find this depressing as they would like to have more time. Only a few of them are open until late – ten or eleven in the evening. It is worth noting that on weekends, stores close earlier.